Böreks recipe

In Turkey, little stuffed pasties are very popular. They are easy to make and are ideal for starters, parties or finger canapés.

Ingredients

  • feta cheese - 225g/8 oz, grated
  • mozzarella - 225ml/8 oz, grated
  • eggs - 2 beaten
  • fresh parsley - 45ml/3 tbsp, chopped
  • fresh chives - 45ml/3 tbsp, snipped
  • fresh mint - 45ml/3 tbsp, chopped
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • filo pastry - 225g/ 8 oz
  • melted butter - 45-60ml/3-4 tbsp
  • freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C/350˚F/ Gas 4. In a bowl, blend the feta and mozzarella cheese with the beaten eggs.
  • Add the chopped herbs, season with black pepper and nutmeg, and stir well to mix.
  • Cut the sheets of pastry into four rectangular strips approximately 7.5cm/3 in wide. Cover all but one or two strips of the pastry with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
  • Brush one strips of pastry at a time with a little melted butter.
  • Place 5ml/1 tsp of filling at the bottom edge. Fold one corner over the filling to make a triangle shape. Continue folding the pastry over itself until you get to the end of the strip. Keep making triangle until all the mixture is used up.
  • Place the böreks on a greased baking tray and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or cold. Serves 35-40.

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